Summer is over but there’s no need to be bummed about it! Autumn's crisp air and bright colors inspire travelers to embrace the outdoors once more before the winter chill. Fall is typically a slower travel season but certain destinations really heat up as the temperatures cool. Whether you’re planning a hike or a road trip to admire the fall foliage, travel expert Julie Loffredi will offer up her best tips to ensure your fall travel plans go smoothly.
SOME OF THE UNIQUE AND USEFUL TIPS JULIE CAN OFFER ARE:
Don’t procrastinate: Depending on your destination, you may find high prices and limited availability. If you want your fall travel to come in under budget, do your research and plan early!
Be prepared: A medical emergency can wrack up that credit card bill or wipe out your savings. Travel insurance may be a smart investment.
Be road trip ready: Don’t forget to get your car inspected and have a car safety kit with spare tires, flares, flashlight, first aid kit and other essentials.
PULEHU, AN ITALIAN GRILL’S CHEF DE CUISINE, JESSE PITA
Pulehu, an Italian Grill
In 2013, Chef Jesse Pita joined The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas culinary team at Pulehu, an Italian Grill, and a year later was welcomed at Ocean Pool Bar & Grill as Sous Chef. In 2016, Chef Jesse became the Chef De Cuisine at Pulehu, an Italian Grill. Born in New York City, Chef Jesse attended the Culinary Institute of America where he received his Bachelor’s Degree and has since held multiple Sous Chef positions at several well-known Maui restaurants such as Merriman’s Kapalua and Pacific’o Restaurant. Jesse is passionate about dining out and trying new restaurants.
PULEHU, AN ITALIAN GRILL
Often recognized for its culinary excellence, the relaxed, upscale Pulehu, an Italian Grill, presents New Italian cuisine served with a local sustainable twist. Overlooking the koi pond gardens, the restaurant is famed for its delicious pastas, appetizers, and pizzas prepared in a wood-stone oven, featured in the venue’s signature show kitchen. Also available is a semi-private room for special occasions.
Hours:
Thursday-Monday
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
ABOUT THE WESTIN KĀ‘ANAPALI OCEAN RESORT VILLAS
Located on 26 oceanfront acres of North Kā‘anapali Beach, The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas provide spacious villa accommodations with Westin amenities such as the Heavenly Bed, whirlpool tubs, fully equipped kitchens and washers/dryers. The resort also offers convenient outdoor grilling areas, general stores with a deli, excellent restaurants and bars, outdoor pools, Westin Kids Club, full-service Spa Helani, golf and resort activities for all ages. Other fun pursuits such as whale watching (November to April), catamaran sailing adventures, hiking, horseback riding and championship golfing are easily accessible. The resort also offers a multitude of watersport activities, as well as complimentary shuttle services to Lahaina town.
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